Part-Time Instructor Pool - CRMO: Creative Music

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 87,408 - 101,377; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Instructor for Creative Music courses in Santa Barbara. This role involves providing quality instruction to older adults, creating a supportive learning environment, and preparing instructional materials. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree related to the subject and have experience in teaching adults. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $73.59, with preferred qualifications for teaching experience and sensitivity to diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a major related to the subject.
• Experience understanding older adults' needs.
• Teaching credential required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction and maintain learning environment.
• Plan lessons and prepare instructional materials.
• Monitor student progress and modify teaching approaches.

Skills

Teaching experience to adults

Understanding needs of older adults

Sensitivity to diverse students

Education

Bachelor's degree related to subject

Associate degree with relevant experience

Job description

Part‑Time Instructor Pool – CRMO: Creative Music

Salary: $73.59 Hourly
Job Type: PT Noncredit Faculty
Job Number: 12/2022-NC-7
Closing:
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Department: SEL Older Adults Courses

Basic Functions

Santa Barbara City College is seeking PT faculty for Older Adults – Creative Music courses at the School of Extended Learning. The starting noncredit adjunct rate from salary table 25 is $63.45 per hour – Lecture and $47.59 per hour – Lab. If you have an advanced degree, the rate is $66.15 per hour – Lecture and $49.61 per hour – Lab.

Representative Duties

Provide quality instruction, create and maintain an environment that emphasizes teaching and learning and encourages free discussion of ideas, interests, and issues. Primary duties of adjunct faculty members are related to curriculum and teaching. Provide instruction to students in noncredit courses in accordance with course outlines, semester schedule and college mission, which may include multi‑level, day, evening, and weekend courses. Plan lessons and prepare instructional materials including syllabus. Utilize technology as part of classroom instruction. Monitor student progress and modify approaches as needed for effectiveness.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught, and either:
  • (A) Thirty hours or two semester units of coursework or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor; or
  • (B) One year of professional experience working with older adults.
• Associate degree with a major related to the subject of the course taught and two years of occupational experience related to the subject of the course taught, and sixty hours or four semester units of coursework or class work in understanding the needs of the older adult taken at an accredited institution of higher education or approved by the district. This requirement may be completed concurrently during the first year of employment as a noncredit instructor.
• Possession of a full‑time, clear California Designated Subjects Adult Education Teaching Credential authorizing instruction in the subject matter; or
• For courses in an occupation for which the district offers or has offered apprenticeship instruction, the minimum qualifications for noncredit apprenticeship instructors in that occupation are specified in Title 5 Section 53413.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience to adults who are entering, re‑entering, upskilling, or transforming within the workplace.
• Sensitivity to and respect for the diverse and wide range of students in class.
• Ability to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in class.